The Shear Coefficient in Timoshenko’s Beam Theory

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G.R. Cowper · National Research Council Canada

Abstract

The equations of Timoshenko’s beam theory are derived by integration of the equations of three-dimensional elasticity theory. A new formula for the shear coefficient comes out of the derivation. Numerical values of the shear coefficient are presented and compared with values obtained by other writers.

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Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization Elasticity and Wave Propagation

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Published in: Journal of Applied Mechanics

Volume 33, Issue 2, pp. 335-340

DOI: 10.1115/1.3625046

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The Shear Coefficient in Timoshenko’s Beam Theory

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